At Ellis Island: A History in Many Voices by Louise Peacock

At Ellis Island: A History in Many Voices by Louise Peacock

Ellis Island was the gateway to America and the promise of freedom for thousands. Its walls are rich with stories. Its walls are rich with stories. In this book we hear myriad of those voices. First we follow a young person today. Her great-great-grandmother entered America through Ellis Island. As this young girl walks the halls of the famous site, she wonders about the past, the people, and their hopes, dreams and challenges.

Here, too, is the voice of Sera, an Armenian girl from the early 1900s. Fleeing the unthinkable in her home country, she longs to join her father in America. As Sera enters the halls of Ellis Island, she lives those same hopes, dreams, and challenges.

The voices of real immigrants -- their suffering in steerage, their first glimpse of the Statue of Liberty, and their journey through the Great Hall -- complete this touching look into an important part of America's history. A pivotal time and place is brought to life through a combination of many voices speaking in harmony.

Louise Peacock, who has always been fascinated by history, earned a doctorate in medieval studies before focusing on children's literature. Crossing the Delaware, her first book, was inspired by a trip to Washington's Crossing with her son. The novel, which was likewise narrated in various voices, received a starred rating from Booklist. At Ellis Island continues this innovative manner of historical investigation. Dr. Peacock is a Haslett, Michigan resident.

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ISBN 13	9780689830266
ISBN 10	0689830262
Title	At Ellis Island: A History in Many Voices
Author	Louise Peacock
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Simon & Schuster
Year published	2007-06-01
Number of pages	48
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